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#6977 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Ridge Middle
Middle School · Pollock Pines Elementary · Pollock Pines, CA
A Pollock Pines Elementary middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Amber Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Ridge Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,125
Median home value
$401,200
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pollock Pines Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Ridge Middle is listed in Pollock Pines Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Ridge Middle
Sierra Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Pollock Pines, CA, part of Pollock Pines Elementary, serving approximately 257 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,977 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Ridge Middle
What grades does Sierra Ridge Middle serve?
Sierra Ridge Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sierra Ridge Middle?
Sierra Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Ridge Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Ridge Middle rank in CA?
Sierra Ridge Middle ranks #6,977 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sierra Ridge Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Ridge Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Ridge Middle a charter school?
No, Sierra Ridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Ridge Middle a Title I school?
No, Sierra Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Ridge Middle?
50.6% of students at Sierra Ridge Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (530) 644-2031
- Area population (ZIP 95726)
- 8,229
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95726; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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